Errol Cooney on Touring with Janet Jackson, Her "Ex-Factor" and the Moment That Changed His Career!
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Musician Errol Cooney, an acclaimed guitarist, musical director, songwriter and producer, joins us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week. Errol has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Andra Day, Quincy Jones and Beyoncé and is also a member of the band Legally Blynd. His film work includes contributions to A Star Is Born and Disney/Pixar’s Onward. In this episode, Errol shares his early beginnings in music, his lifelong connection to the guitar and the moment that helped elevate his career to the next level. He explains the differences between being a guitarist and serving as a musical director and what he’s learned from collaborating with world-class artists. Errol also talks about meeting Janet Jackson for the first time, what makes her such a unique and powerful performer and his favorite Janet song to play on tour. We also discuss life on the road, how challenging it can be to transition back to home life after touring, what goes into creating film soundtracks and the advice he has for up-and-coming musicians. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening to The Kelly Alexander Show.
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